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Pakistan court sentences Balochistan rights activist to life in jail

Mahrang Baloch, 33, was arrested in 2025 on charges stemming from a protest in the coastal city of Gwadar the previous year, which sparked clashes that left a paramilitary soldier dead

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 11:14 pm

Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says

The move signals a potential breakthrough after a peace process between the Turkish state and the PKK came to a near standstill in recent months due to the Iran war and the concerns it triggered about further regional instability

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 11:03 pm

BPOM supports health tourism with special herbal medicine access

Indonesian government is committed to supporting the development of health tourism, by providing special access to ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:59 pm

RI reaffirms commitment to energy transition at GETES in London

Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to carrying out the energy transition ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:54 pm

Mining company opens Sulawesi biodiversity conservation zone

PT Hengjaya Mineralindo has opened a High Conservation Value Area (HCVA) in Morowali District, Central Sulawesi, as ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:46 pm

Indonesia approves 40-year subsidized mortgage scheme

Housing and Settlement Areas Minister Maruarar Sirait stated that the subsidized home ownership mortgage (KPR) scheme ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:33 pm

Jakarta to build 11 public housing towers in 2027 to meet demand

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the city administration plans to build 11 large-scale public housing towers ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:04 pm

Beyond a Viral Video, What Did Bangladeshs PM Accomplish in Malaysia?

A Malaysian video attracted attention to the trip and its geopolitical significance.

The Diplomat 24 Jun 2026 8:01 pm

BRIN researcher calls for MBG evaluation to boost governance

A researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Yanu Endar Prasetyo, called on all stakeholders to ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

Indonesia, South Korea seek closer counterterrorism partnership

The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have moved to step up cooperation in tackling terrorism risks as part of ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:54 pm

Indonesia foils drug smuggling bound for Bali

Indonesian customs officials seized 18,585 grams of marijuana and hashish in two smuggling cases linked to Bali and ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:49 pm

Central Papua allocates Rp77.8 bln for free education

Central Papua Provincial Government has allocated Rp77.8 billion (around US$4.3 million) to fund a free education ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:40 pm

Bontang to Brisbane: How Indonesia's fertilizer secures Aussie crops

As a vessel carrying Indonesian urea docked in Brisbane, the shipment highlighted how fertilizer trade is becoming a ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:40 pm

Apindo pushes for joint task force to ensure IEU-CEPA ratification

The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) is pushing for the formation of a joint task force for the ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:32 pm

FAO ranks Indonesia world's fourth-largest rice producer

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has ranked ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 5:34 pm

Data centers key to driving 8 percent economic growth: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that data center development is one of the main ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 5:20 pm

Indonesia remains safe haven for investment amid turmoil: Airlangga

Indonesia remains an attractive destination for foreign investment despite escalating geopolitical conflicts and market ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 5:19 pm

Indonesia, Russia deepen legal cooperation with new agreement

Indonesian Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas signed an agreement on legal cooperation with Russian Prosecutor General ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 4:44 pm

RI envoy underscores three priorities for ASEAN vaccine ecosystem

Special Envoy of the President for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation Mari Elka Pangestu highlighted ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 4:41 pm

Indonesia and UK boost biodiversity and conservation funding

The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom are scaling up bilateral cooperation in nature conservation, ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 4:20 pm

Indonesia urges retailers to boost food rescue efforts

Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has called on the retail sector to strengthen innovation and ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

Prabowo sees Indonesia emerging as global food power

Indonesia could become a major global food supplier as rice yields rise sharply through agricultural modernization, ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 3:55 pm

Sakuranesia brings UI, UGM researchers to Japan AI Climate Forum

The Sakuranesia Foundation has strengthened climate diplomacy efforts by facilitating the participation of ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 3:40 pm

Indonesia targets US$121 billion EV battery investment push

Indonesia is pitching its vast nickel and mineral wealth to global markets, opening the door for an estimated US$121 ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 3:33 pm

Invest Qatar Gateway introduces new feature, connecting startups to venture capital funds

Invest Qatar, the countrys investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 3:11 pm

Indonesia eyes battery recycling to sustain EV growth

Indonesia is expanding its electric-vehicle strategy beyond battery production, focusing on recycling and waste ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

Indonesia considers expanding visa-free travel to drive tourism growth

The Tourism Ministry is pushing for an expanded Visa-Free Visit (BVK) policy to boost Indonesias global ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:57 pm

Indonesia's urea export to Australia boosts Indo-Pacific food security

Indonesia has delivered 47,250 metric tons of urea to Australia, marking a milestone in bilateral fertilizer ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:52 pm

Indonesia pushes circular economy for EV battery industry

Indonesia has already transitioned toward a circular economy to address the emerging challenges from electric vehicle ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:41 pm

Indonesia earmarks Rp14 trillion for irrigation overhaul in 2026

The government has allocated Rp14 trillion (around US$780 million) to revitalize irrigation systems across Indonesia in ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:37 pm

Prabowo pushes Free Meals program to tackle hunger in Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is important for addressing hunger ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:24 pm

Iran says deal to end West Asia war 'declaration of U.S. defeat'

The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation, says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 2:15 pm

Indonesia to launch B50 biodiesel in July to end diesel imports

President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday Indonesia will launch B50 biodiesel in July as part of efforts to achieve ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:11 pm

Indonesia rice reserves sufficient until May 2027: Minister

Indonesia's rice reserves have exceeded 5 million metric tons and are sufficient to meet domestic demand until May ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 2:03 pm

Mount Semeru erupts, ash column reaches 600 meters

Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang districts in East Java, erupted on Wednesday, spewing an ash ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 1:50 pm

Indonesia records highest-ever rice and corn output: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia is enjoying the highest rice and corn output in its history, ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 1:50 pm

Ministry pushes stronger OHS culture at workplaces

The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower continues to encourage the strengthening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 1:46 pm

Sungrow Master 2026 Advances Installer Excellence for a Stronger Solar Industry in the Philippines

Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider successfully concluded theSungrow ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 1:30 pm

Ukraine strike kills man in Russian border region

Russias Defence Ministry said the countrys forces had destroyed more than 300 drones from Ukraine overnight, with the warring neighbours having stepped up strikes in recent weeks

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 12:15 pm

Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates excel in congressional primaries

Zohran Mamdanis slate of candidates with ties to the Democratic Socialists of America swept out area incumbent Democrats in a stunning win for the 34-year-old mayor

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 11:02 am

Why is Sri Lankas dengue outbreak straining its public health sector? | Explained

47,530 cases and 29 dengue-related deaths reported as of June 22;the government has appointed a military-led monitoring unit, the Health Ministry said several hospitals wereoperatingbeyond capacity

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 10:08 am

Indonesia emerges joint champion at Tunisia Para Athletics GP 2026

The Indonesian para-athletics team emerged as overall champion at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 8:32 am

Govt denies relocation of two automotive component firms to Vietnam

The Ministry of Industry has dismissed rumors that automotive component manufacturers PT JAI and PT SAI plan to ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 7:05 am

NIKE, Inc. Announces Planned CFO Transition

-NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that David M. Denton will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief ...

Antara News 24 Jun 2026 6:14 am

Downing streak: On the Starmer resignation, British politics

Labour needs a progressive makeover to survive the far-right onslaught

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 1:08 am

Few in U.S. say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Only 23% of Americans including just half of Republicans think the U.S. is now in a stronger position with Iran compared with its position before the war

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 12:26 am

East Kalimantan's seafood exports gain global reach

Indonesia's East Kalimantan is expanding its seafood exports through direct cargo flights to China, helping ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 9:43 pm

Indonesia exports US$216,000 structural steel to Canada

Indonesia's Trade Ministry on Tuesday flagged continued progress in industrial downstreaming after dispatching a ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 9:25 pm

Loyalty Without Leverage: Indias US Tilt Yields Little

Indias attempt to balance ties with the U.S. has turned into a tilt, still deemed insufficient by Washington. For India, it is all stick and no carrots.

The Diplomat 23 Jun 2026 9:00 pm

AI regulation aims to boost productive use of technology: Ministry

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated regulations on the adoption of artificial ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 8:51 pm

Nadiem's graft verdict will be delivered on June 30

The Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court will deliver verdict onthe highprofile ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 8:36 pm

RI launches Kosabangsa 2026 to boost research on food, energy

Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology on Tuesday launched a programme called Social ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 7:54 pm

Prabowo targets 800 underperforming SOEs for closure

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to dissolve up to 800 underperforming state-owned enterprises ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 7:17 pm

Indonesia partners with The Lancet to shape long-term medical strategy

Indonesia's Health Ministry has partnered with The Lancet, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia launches DEAL 2026 to accelerate digital transformation

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs on Tuesday launched the Digital Ecosystem Alignment ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 5:18 pm

Pakistan PM hopes US-Iran MoU becomes lasting pact

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, June 23, expressed hope that the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran will turn into a long-lasting agreement. The US and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to restore peace in West Asia, advance negotiations on regional security and other Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 23 Jun 2026 5:18 pm

Indonesia pushes downstreaming of 10 social forestry commodities

Indonesia is strengthening downstream development of 10 key social forestry commodities to boost rural incomes and add ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 5:13 pm

Prabowo links rupiah's weakness to capital outflows

President Prabowo Subianto said decades of capital flight have been a key factor behind the rupiah's long-term ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 5:09 pm

West Java police partner with Meta to hunt down kidnapping suspect

West Java Police are working with Meta to trace the digital footprint of a fugitive suspect accused of kidnapping and ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

Meteorologists say the system is creating a so-called heat dome, trapping hot air over western and central Europe and allowing temperatures to build day after day

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

World Cup watch parties boost local economies: Indonesia's minister

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said FIFA World Cup watch parties, or nobar events, are helping ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 4:52 pm

Indonesia's Baznas, Turkish NGO deepen Palestine aid partnership

Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) and Turkiye-based International Organization for Human Development ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 4:36 pm

Minister outlines three strategies to ensure successful immunisation

Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikinoutlinedthree strategies to ensure complete ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 4:17 pm

Bill seeking to ban horse carriages in New York city renamed after Indian teen killed in Central Park incident

New York City Council member Christopher Marte, who organised the event, announced that a bill introduced by him, named Ryder's law, which seeks to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city, will be changed to Romanch's Law

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 4:15 pm

Industry Ministry sees INNOPROM as key for Eurasian market opportunity

Ministry of Industry views Indonesias participation as a partner country atINNOPROM 2026 as ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 3:59 pm

Indonesia eyes more Chinese tourists with new direct flights

Indonesia expects to attract more Chinese tourists following the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 3:54 pm

Daily Quiz | On history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica

The Antarctic Treaty System, which came into force on June 23, 1961, remains one of the most ambitious international frameworks governing an entire continent. How well do you know the history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica?

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 3:50 pm

Irans Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for talks on cooperation

Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday, June 23, on a day-long visit to discuss regional and international developments of mutual interest with the top Pakistani leadership. President Pezeshkian, accompanied by a high-level delegation, left for Islamabad aboard a special aircraft Minab 168 to honour the victims of the US strikes Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 23 Jun 2026 3:42 pm

Indonesia merges free checks and school vaccines for 2026

The Health Ministry will integrate its free health check (CKG) initiative and the school-age childhood immunization ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 3:08 pm

Indonesia no longer imports rice: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of AgricultureSudaryono stated that Indonesia has achieved food self-sufficiency and stopped ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia's DPR approves PFII bill for 2026 legislative program

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has approved the government's proposal to include a bill on the ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 2:35 pm

Indonesia secures energy alternatives amid US-Iran peace talks

The Indonesian government is actively securing alternative energy sources to guarantee domestic energy security amid ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 2:32 pm

Indonesia proposes law to establish International Financial Center

Indonesia on Tuesday proposed including a bill on the Indonesia International Financial Center (IIFC) in the 2026 ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 2:25 pm

Chinese, Myanmar leaders discuss stronger cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday. China ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:48 pm

President inaugurates 1,151 Km regional roads lowering logistic costs

President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that no region in Indonesia should be left behind due to limited road ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:47 pm

Indonesia pushes creative sector SMEs to innovate and go global

Indonesia is stepping up efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative sector become more ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:40 pm

Protection for Patriot bond investors only applies to funds: Minister

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa clarified that the special protection granted to investors in Patriot Bonds and ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:28 pm

Indonesia monitors layoff risks across key industries

Indonesia is closely monitoring the risk of layoffs across several industries and preparing mitigation measures, ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:22 pm

RI Govt surveys 82 proposed fishing village sites in Riau Islands

Indonesia's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has begun topographic surveys at 82 proposed sites in Riau ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:16 pm

President Prabowo vows to increase development funds across Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to increase development funding allocations across all regions, down to the ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 1:12 pm

Evermos Partners with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to Deliver Entrepreneurship Training

Evermos, a Bandung-based reseller platform focused on MSME empowerment, sees significant potential for vulnerable ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 12:54 pm

HFAP and SMF to Unveil Next Chapter For Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP)

As part of the Singapore Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Award (SIMEA) 2027 Launch Event on 2 July 2026, ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 12:40 pm

Papua to receive 22,000 home renovations in 2026: minister

Indonesia will renovate about 22,000 houses across Papua in 2026 under its Home Renovation Program, aiming to reduce ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 12:37 pm

India's LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade, government data showeD

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 12:15 pm

Indonesia launches renovation of 22,379 houses across Papua

Indonesia's Home Affairs Minister inspected the implementation of the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS) ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

BBC 23 Jun 2026 12:07 pm

Indonesia's Baznas sends Eid meat aid to Palestinian refugees in Syria

Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) distributed sacrificial meat to around 6,700 Palestinian refugees in ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 12:02 pm

Prabowo launches 1,151-km regional road development in 37 provinces

President Prabowo Subianto symbolically inaugurated the construction of 1,151 kilometers of regional roads across 37 ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 11:31 am

President Prabowo heads to East Java for infrastructure and NU events

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has departed for East Java Province for an official trip featuring ceremonial ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 10:30 am

Mouser Receives Molex's APAC e-Catalogue Distributor of the Year Award for Eighth Consecutive Year

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial ...

Antara News 23 Jun 2026 10:28 am